Midwest Data, Inc. is proud to be able to award Lawrenceburg, South Dearborn and Rising Sun High School graduating seniors the company's Most Distinguished Individual Scholarship in the amount of $250 each.

MDI Scholarships will be awarded to individuals entering as freshman at fully accredited postsecondary institutions to pursue a four year degree in a computer related field. Award criteria for MDI Scholarships include academic achievement, leadership ability as expressed through co-curricular activities and community involvement, and recommendations of school personnel and others.

The scholarship awards committee will also evaluate an essay submitted by the applicant about his or her goals and plans.

Applications can be picked up every year at each of the schools.

The 2005 recipient of the MDI Scholarship was Michael Brauer of Lawrenceburg High School. Michael will be attending Purdue University to study Electrical Engineering.